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The 50 US Virgin Islands, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, offer year-round beach-themed vacation destination spots with average summer temperatures of 82 degrees F and average winter temperatures of 77 degrees F, according to the US Virgin Islands Information Guide. The islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, three of the largest Virgin Islands, boast numerous resorts and hotels that offer you and your family the chance to truly get away from it all without any interruptions from modern technology, or the chance to have all the conveniences of home with the added benefits of beachside adventures, nature walks, upscale dining options and peaceful downtime.

The Buccaneer Hotel

Travel and Leisure Magazine calls The Buccaneer Hotel in St. Croix one of the top 25 hotels in the Caribbean, according to the hotel’s website. The hotel, which opened in 1947, features an on-site golf course, tennis court, full-service salon and spa, and convenient access to both the Mermaid and Grotto beaches. The hotel also hosts weekly hotel and history nature walks, a jogging trail and fitness center, yoga, pilates and meditation classes, art classes, and an on-site shopping center. The Buccaneer Hotel’s upscale, island-themed guest accommodations include private balconies or patios, satellite cable televisions, whirlpool tubs and separate showers. The hotel offers upscale terrace dining, casual fare at the on-site grille, box lunches and room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Buccaneer Hotel St. Croix US Virgin Islands 800-255-3881 thebuccaneer.com

Caneel Bay

Caneel Bay sprawls across 170 acres within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John Island. The resort features seven secluded beaches, 11 tennis courts, a workout facility, tropical gardens and a swimming pool. Dining options include American-style fine dining, a seafood restaurant and casual terrace dining room. Guest accommodations do not include a television or telephone, and are decorated with native stone, natural woods and hand-crafted furniture. Caneel Bay also offers scuba diving and instruction, a sunset cocktail cruise, massage services, guided snorkeling tours and powerboat rentals, for additional fees. Caneel Bay P.O. Box 720 St. John US Virgin Islands 340-776-6111 caneelbay.com

Point Pleasant Resort

Point Pleasant Resort rests on the northeast end of St. Thomas, on Water Bay, which overlooks the Caribbean Sea. The resort offers villa-style suites that feature cable televisions, fully equipped kitchens, private bedrooms and private balconies. The resort also hosts three swimming pools, three sun decks, a secluded beach and a nature walking trail. Point Pleasant Resort also offers one native-food restaurant and one restaurant that features seafood, steaks and pasta. Point Pleasant Resort 6600 Estate Smith Bay St. Thomas US Virgin Islands 800-524-2300 pointpleasantresort.com